Indian Wells 2025 Day 4 Recap

Day 4 on the 2025 BNP Paribas Open featured two massive upsets and the profitable graduation of Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence.

Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion, and he began his marketing campaign with a routine 6-4 6-2 win over Quentin Halys.

One man he received’t have to fret about going through within the latter rounds is Novak Djokovic, as he crashed out to fortunate loser Botic van de Zandschulp in three units. Novak is now on a three-match-losing streak and is but to get going once more after his damage on the Australian Open. 

Seventh seed Andrey Rublev additionally crashed out to Matteo Arnaldi, whereas Auger-Aliassime and Seb Korda have been the opposite seeded gamers who fell on the first hurdle.

2022 champ Taylor Fritz began strongly, as did Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, Alex de Minaur and Grigor Dimitrov.

Day 4 2025 BNP Paribas Open Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Matteo Arnaldi
Andrey Rublev (7)
6-4 7-5

Brandon Nakashima (32)
Rinky Hijiata
7-5 6-1

Karen Khachanov (22)
Jakub Mensik
3-6 6-0 6-3

Ben Shelton (11)
Mario Navone
6-3 6-2

Jack Draper (13)
Joao Fonseca (WC)
6-4 6-0

Jenson Brooksby (PR)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (17)
6-4 6-2

Alejandro Tabilo (30)
Dusan Lajovic
6-3 7-5

Taylor Fritz (3)
Matteo Gigante (Q)
6-3 7-5

Botic van de Zandschulp (LL)
Novak Djokovic (6)
6-2 3-6 6-1

Francisco Cerundolo (25)
Mackenzie McDonald (WC)
4-6 7-6(1) 6-1

Hubert Hurkacz (21)
Hugo Gaston (Q)
7-5 6-3

Alex de Minaur (9)
David Goffin
6-2 6-2

Grigor Dimitrov (14)
Nuno Borges
6-3 6-4

Gael Monfils
Sebastian Korda (24)
7-6(2) 7-6(4)

Denis Shapovalov (27)
Adam Walton (Q)
6-3 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Quentin Halys
6-4 6-2

Van de Zandschulp Downs Djokovic

Botic van de Zandschulp pulled off one other upset on Saturday, taking down five-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

The Dutch fortunate loser capitalised on a shaky begin from Djokovic earlier than elevating his degree within the decider to seal the two-hour, one-minute victory. I believed he performed decently; he had loads of time on the ball and took his possibilities.

Botic has been a little bit of an enigma these days; one minute, he was near retirement, then he pulled off spectacular wins in opposition to Alcaraz, Nadal, and now Djokovic, and seemingly had the will again. Nonetheless, he’s did not make the final eight at any ATP occasion in two years (Dubai 2023 was his earlier), so aside from the event’s massive win, he’s not made a lot of an impression.

Djokovic is now on a 3-match dropping streak, and he’s not trying too sharp on the market. There are a couple of moments the place he appears to have the ability to elevate his degree, however sustaining it’s the downside, and he seems weak to whoever he performs. The three remaining Grand Slams will likely be his benchmark, however I don’t assume you’ll be able to win Slams with out no less than some type on the ATP degree.

Curiously, he mentioned post-match that Stadium 1 Courtroom performs completely completely different to every other, and the ball is bouncing increased than most clay courts.

I believe I stored my cool throughout the entire match. The second set was very robust, he gained an enormous lead. However I believe I did effectively turning it to 5-3 to get the momentum again somewhat bit. I believe I began effectively, surviving one or two video games within the third set, after which broke and turned it round. I do know if I am going into the match and lose my cool, particularly in opposition to the massive gamers, it’s going to be a very robust day. That’s at all times one factor I’m attempting to do effectively. Botic on his win over Novak.

Alcaraz Aces Halys to Begin Title Defence

Carlos Alcaraz thrives within the desert and began his BNP Paribas Open marketing campaign strongly, easing previous Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to increase his Indian Wells win streak to 13 matches. 

I believed Halys began fairly effectively, as he can clock 130mph serves and go massive on the forehand. Alcaraz was a bit ropey, however as soon as he settled, he started to work the factors and took full management.

As Djokovic famous within the press convention, the ball bounces tremendous excessive on Stadium 1, and I believe Alcaraz loves it when he will get extra time on the ball, but it’s nonetheless fast by the air. 

Alcaraz is extra about carving out factors and mixing them up along with his drop shot, so I believe in case you needed to tailor-make a court docket for him, the Tennis Gardens could be the blueprint.

That’s additionally why his document on faster arduous courts isn’t so stellar. In contrast to Federer, who grew up taking part in on all types of indoor carpet surfaces throughout winter and wanted fast fingers to redirect the ball, Alcaraz by no means actually had that as a junior. I believe it’s simpler to adapt from quick courts to slower ones slightly than the opposite manner round, particularly when you’re a completely fledged professional with all that muscle reminiscence.

I used to be actually nervous, it wasn’t simple to regulate the feelings. I needed to be targeted to relax, to take management of the nerves and attempt to play good tennis. I believe it did fairly effectively. I’m actually completely satisfied to get by and begin the title defence. It’s gradual, the ball bounces loads, the circumstances are fairly good for me. I simply love taking part in right here. I really feel at residence, actually calm off the court docket. The followers have at all times been good to me, so I simply respect that love and help. Every little thing right here fits me and my recreation. Alcaraz on his 13 straight win in Indian Wells.

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